in light of the showers today, I just wanted to check that these clinics go on whether rain or shine correct?

Rain or shine it's on. Skeet is shot in all weather conditions except when lighting hits, so the clinic is a go. I know there are some folks here that have shot at the clinic in pouring rain. Also give you an opportunity to see how you react to adverse conditions and confirm you shotgun works in the rain (most of them do).

My father in law wants to go to the clinic, but he'll have trouble standing the whole time as he has a bad back. I've never been, for those that have gone, do they have chairs or benches nearby? Or could I bring a fold up chair for him to sit between his turn to shoot? Not sure the rules, etiquette etc...
TIA!

My father in law wants to go to the clinic, but he'll have trouble standing the whole time as he has a bad back. I've never been, for those that have gone, do they have chairs or benches nearby? Or could I bring a fold up chair for him to sit between his turn to shoot? Not sure the rules, etiquette etc...
TIA!

bring a little folding stool, the clinic students can help move it around if your f-i-l gets too fatigued ...

I had my first class yesterday with Don and Richard. I had shot skeet about 6 times before the class, with various "instructions" from well intentioned folks. I'm right handed, but with left eye dominance. I had been shooting with a small piece of tape over my left eye. Richard did a check of me, my gun, and suggested that I try to shoot left handed. I was reluctant, but thankfully I decided to give it a try. It was awkward for sure, and combining the instructions with the challenge of handling the shotgun completely differently than I had in the past was not easy. Richard and Don are amazing coaches, teachers, and cheerleaders. They took time with me and every student to teach us the Ziegler Method, and it works. I could not believe how quickly I was hitting clays, even doubles. Even though the goal of instruction is how to shoot correctly, and not primarily to hit clays, everybody in the class, first time shooters included, were hitting a majority of the clays. Don and Richard are a great team and make the class a lot of fun. You will also learn a lot about gun safety and shooting etiquette. The folks in the class were great and I actually shot more after the class with fellow student "TrapperJohn" (thanks!!) It's a busy and tiring day, but the best thing I have ever done in my shooting career. I will be back. 100% recommended. Thanks Don and Richard!!!